When I first started fly fishing, my friend and mentor taught me about his fishing notebook. During my first trip to Wyoming, Yellowstone, and Montana, we drifted the Snake and Yellowstone Rivers and waded through Soda Butte and Slough Creeks. The night before each different water, my friend would pull out his fishing notebook and review his notes from his last few experiences on that water.

I was captivated as he read about the bugs he saw, which flies seemed to work best, and other essential variables such as water flows and temperature. He eventually went on to become a certified guide.

Witnessing first-hand how much that data helped him, I started to keep my own fishing log to record and learn from each experience. While skills can be carried into any setting, I began to see how every water is unique.

Conditions change each season, as do an angler's tactics. Each trip is a precious memory, and the learning gained is invaluable.

After logging for a few years, I have enjoyed reminiscing over past trips and photos. I hope you will enjoy it too.

~Steve